Badlands Film Festival 2019 – Presented by Garmin

The Sixth Annual Badlands Film Festival is fast approaching and it’s time to get your cameras rolling. We’re proud to announce that the must-attend event of ATA Tradeshow week has partnered with Garminto bring you the ultimate Hunting Film Festival Experience.

Join us for an evening that will highlight amazing industry talent on the big screen as well as the biggest party in Louisville. Prizes, drinks, music and an all-around amazing atmosphere will have you marking your calendar for years to come! As you set out on your hunts with camera in-hand, keep the following guidelines in mind:

*Please remember to submit all films in HD, mp4 or compressed .avi and to note whether it is for the Feature Film Category or Garmin Short Film Category

Awards & Prizes

Feature Film Category (5 to 10 minute running time)

1st Place = TBD cash prize+ Badlands Gear + Garmin Gear (TBD)

2nd Place = TBD cash + Badlands Gear + Garmin Gear (TBD)

3rd Place = TBD cash + Badlands Gear + Garmin Gear (TBD)

Garmin Short Film Category (2-4 minute running time)

1st Place = $1,000 cash + Badlands Gear + Garmin Gear (TBD)

*NEW THIS YEAR – The Yeti Selection

New for this year, YETI will be making a selection of their favorite overall film. The YETI judges, which include the YETI content team and ambassadors will select the most badass film of the year. We are looking for compelling storylines, badass adventures, or everyday hunting stories. It can be aspirational, or approachable. There is no time limit or restrictions. Have fun, and get out there.

The winner of the Yeti Selection will take home a $1,500 YETI cash card to Yeti.com and ultimate bragging rights

Special $500 Cash Prize for “Best Use of Badlands Approach Camo”

The Small Print

All submitters will be required to review, accept and sign a release form both confirming that the submission is an original piece of work and giving Badlands and Garmin permission to use completed film for future business ventures.

All music and stock footage must be legally licensed or owned by filmmaker and appropriate credit given in the film. Any film submitted without proper licensing or granted permission will not be accepted.

All submitted work must be original work of the submitter.

Badlands reserves the rights to change details of the event including date, time, criteria and/or prizes.